Kitchen Manager Jobs in Mukwonago, WI

A Kitchen Manager in the hospitality industry plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen. They are responsible for overseeing daily back of house restaurant operations, which includes managing the kitchen staff, ensuring food safety and quality, developing menus, coordinating food orders, and maintaining kitchen equipment. They also ensure that the kitchen operations meet the establishment's standards and comply with health and safety regulations. The Kitchen Manager also liaises with front of house staff to ensure seamless service delivery and guest satisfaction.

Before becoming a Kitchen Manager, one could have worked in roles such as Line Cook, Sous Chef or even as a Chef De Partie. It's necessary for a Kitchen Manager to have excellent leadership and management skills, the ability to work under pressure, and good knowledge of food preparation and safety. They should also have a firm grasp of budgeting, inventory management, and scheduling. Certifications in food handling and safety, such as the ServSafe certification, are typically required. A degree in culinary arts, hospitality or a related field would be beneficial. Also, many years of culinary and management experience are usually required.

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Pastry Sous Chef

  • Milwaukee, WI (24 miles from Mukwonago, WI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (24 miles from Mukwonago, WI)
  • 3 days ago

Pastry Sous Chef Are you an excellent leader with a passion for driving creativity and a talent for developing others? As the Pastry Sous Chef, you will report directly to the Executive Pastry...

Sous Chef

  • Milwaukee, WI (24 miles from Mukwonago, WI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (24 miles from Mukwonago, WI)
  • 3 days ago

standards and organization consistency Ensure production and portioning are appropriate to maintain standardized food cost percentage and profitability Place product orders as appropriate to balance food...

Senior Area Executive Chef

  • Milwaukee, WI (24 miles from Mukwonago, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (24 miles from Mukwonago, WI)
  • 4 days ago

Incentives Relocation Assistance is available to any of the 5 states What You'll Do ensure Sodexo Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality manage food costing, controls and compliance...

Sous Chef

  • Wauwatosa, WI (19 miles from Mukwonago, WI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Wauwatosa, WI (19 miles from Mukwonago, WI)
  • 7 days ago

Job Details Job Title Sous Chef Posted: 3/05/2025 Salary: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 / year Location WI, Milwaukee 2500 N. Mayfair Rd. Wauwatosa, WI 53226 Description OUR PASSION IS MAKING PEOPLE...

Kitchen Coordinator

  • Wauwatosa, WI (19 miles from Mukwonago, WI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Wauwatosa, WI (19 miles from Mukwonago, WI)
  • 7 days ago

quality standards Communicate cordially, effectively and clearly with co-workers Perform varied duties to ensure proper back of house operation according to standing operating procedure Requirements...

Culinary Supervisor, American Family Field

  • Milwaukee, WI (24 miles from Mukwonago, WI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (24 miles from Mukwonago, WI)
  • 8 days ago

Supervise food prep work while maintaining food quality, plate presentation and sanitation standards....

Kitchen Supervisor, FT

  • Greendale, WI (17 miles from Mukwonago, WI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Greendale, WI (17 miles from Mukwonago, WI)
  • 9 days ago

Come join the Marcus Theatres Team! We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Kitchen Supervisor to enhance our fun, fast-paced theatre environment by providing an excellent dining experience...

Sous Chef, American Family Field

  • Milwaukee, WI (24 miles from Mukwonago, WI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (24 miles from Mukwonago, WI)
  • 13 days ago

As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in managing high-volume kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, and leading the culinary team....

EXECUTIVE CHEF I - Franklin, WI

  • Milwaukee, WI (24 miles from Mukwonago, WI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (24 miles from Mukwonago, WI)
  • 14 days ago

Provide direction on menu development based on product availability; creates distinctive specials that incorporate seasonal or special ingredients....

Sous Chef

  • Milwaukee, WI (24 miles from Mukwonago, WI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (24 miles from Mukwonago, WI)
  • 14 days ago

As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in managing high-volume kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, and leading the culinary team....

EXECUTIVE CHEF I - Franklin, WI

  • Franklin, WI (16 miles from Mukwonago, WI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Franklin, WI (16 miles from Mukwonago, WI)
  • 14 days ago

Provide direction on menu development based on product availability; creates distinctive specials that incorporate seasonal or special ingredients....

Executive Chef

  • Milwaukee, WI (24 miles from Mukwonago, WI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (24 miles from Mukwonago, WI)
  • 14 days ago

Key Responsibilities of the Executive Chef Operate kitchen with an ownership-minded approach to menu development, operations, and team leadership Establish, observe and uphold the highest standards...

Catering Sous Chef

  • Milwaukee, WI (24 miles from Mukwonago, WI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (24 miles from Mukwonago, WI)
  • 15 days ago

This includes adhering to the client's culture and guidelines, the Health Department's regulations, and the company's standards and expectations of food quality, freshness and presentation....

Executive Chef

  • Milwaukee, WI (24 miles from Mukwonago, WI)
  • 16 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (24 miles from Mukwonago, WI)
  • 16 days ago

Hyatt Regency Milwaukee 333 West Kilbourn Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53203 481 Room Hotel Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Executive Chef - Hyatt Regency Milwaukee...

Sous Chef Delta

  • Milwaukee, WI (24 miles from Mukwonago, WI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (24 miles from Mukwonago, WI)
  • 17 days ago

Eurest Salary: $65,000/year Pay Grade: 12 Other Forms of Compensation: As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Mukwonago, WI

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Mukwonago, WI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.5%
High School or GED
24.4%
Associate's Degree
21.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.1%
Master's Degree
6.3%
Some College
3.2%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Managers in Mukwonago, WI
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%



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